WinScan2PDF is a very small program for scanning documents and saving them on your computer as a PDF by using any installed scanner.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the "Portable" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch WinScan2PDF_p.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Not Another PDF Scanner 2 |
What's new? | See: https://softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF/History. |
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opsimathic
on 2017-08-12 08:51
@Emka - The first item under OPTIONS look like you can set the utility to delete the jpgs when you exit the program. I have never been very sure the program actually does what it says, so I simply use the second item in OPTIONS to check and delete as necessary. Periodically I use the jpg instead the pdf so I actually find this useful. Bottom line is that I wish the author would clean all this up a bit more, but I find the utility so useful (use it every day almost) that I am prepared to work around the idiosyncrasies.
Emka
on 2019-07-30 01:11
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@MIKLO & _philippe: It now seems possible to select a folder for temporary files, so you can change the default location in AppData to the app's folder for example. |
LibreOffice is a complete productivity suite including word processor, spreadsheet, presentations, database, drawing tool and more. Includes strong compatibility for 100s of file formats including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.). The program is similar to OpenOffice, a program that it was derived from, but has added many new features and improvements.
LibreOffice Portable is a special build developed in conjunction with the publisher. On systems without Java installed, some functions such as document creation wizards and the Base database application etc. can be enabled by adding jPortable, though this is optional and can be skipped if those functions are not needed. Alternatively, X-LibreOffice (64-bit version) is also available.
Other available portable versions:
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic compensation for dynamic drive letter in removable storage devices |
License: | GPL/LGPL |
How to extract: | Download the portable installer and install to a folder of your choice. Launch LibreOfficePortable.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | OpenOffice, FreeOffice |
What's new? | See: https://www.libreoffice.org/download/release-notes/ |
Latest comments |
CornHolio the Gringo
on 2020-08-28 22:29
LibreOffice 6.4.7 is last ever version for 6 series?
NunoEFSilva
on 2021-05-01 12:41
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The most capable Portable Freeware Office. |
foobar2000 is an audio player with low memory footprint and native support for most popular audio formats. It includes CD ripping, format conversion, replay gain, audio normalization, equalization and more. Playlist display and keyboard shortcuts are both very customisable. Additional functionality available via a wide variety of plugins.
The program can edit song tags (album and song name, number, year etc.) based on the FreeDB Internet database and even rename the original songs based on these tags. A file format conversion tool is available, but must be enabled with external downloads. Can even fix some MP3s with corrupted file headers.
Windows 2000 users can download the last compatible version: 0.9.4.
Windows XP and Vista users, download last version from 1.5 series.
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
Path portability: | Requires manual entry of relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
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Similar/alternative apps: | 1by1, Boom, Winyl |
What's new? | See: https://foobar2000.org/changelog. |
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PAFuser
on 2023-04-26 15:52
64bit available on download page, see https://foobar.hyv.fi/2.0/?sort=modified&dir=r for 64bit components. 32bit will not work.
freakazoid
on 2023-06-10 00:59
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PSA: For older users, use the 32-bit version of v2.0 for now. |
NOTE: Recent press about CCleaner indicates it may represent a privacy concern.
CCleaner is a feature-rich system optimization and privacy tool. The program cleans unused, temporary and log files from your system, as well as traces of online activities such as Internet history and flash cookies. The program contains startup controls for Windows, major internet browsers and context menu entries. Includes a separate registry cleaner, duplicate search, system restore tool and can wipe both deleted files and drive free space for security.
A 64-bit version is available (within the folder). Monitoring functions are only available in the pro version.
Additional cleaner rules can be using an unofficial set of community-developed set. It should be noted that many of these rules are alpha and the developers will not provide support for these rules, a thread in the users forum is dedicated to supporting the add-on rules.
Alternatively, ccPortable is also available.
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Runs on: | Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Administrator rights |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Free for personal use |
How to extract: |
If the "Portable" ZIP package is not yet available:
Don't forget to disable usage data sharing in 'Options' - 'Privacy'. |
Similar/alternative apps: | BleachBit, PrivaZer |
What's new? | See: https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/version-history |
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Ennovy
on 2022-08-27 15:06
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I confirm writing to the registry (Windows 11): |
XMedia Recode is an audio/video converter for most popular formats and includes handy profiles for popular mobile/tablet devices such as iPod, iPhone, Samsung, SonyEricsson, Zune, PSP, Blackberry, LG etc. These profiles include file format, screen size and other details chosen specifically for a given player.
Support many formats.
Note: Back when FFMPEG's hall of shame for licensing issues still existed, this program was a member there due to this issue.
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Free for personal use |
How to extract: |
Default interface is German, to change to English:
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Similar/alternative apps: | Video to Video, QWinFF |
What's new? | See: https://xmedia-recode.de/en/version.php. |
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smaragdus
on 2016-07-02 14:44
@hamasaki
rbon
on 2021-06-03 17:06
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XMedia Recode ver. 3.5.3.7 (March 8, 2021): https://xmedia-recode.de/en/index.php |
CrystalDiskInfo monitors disk health status and temperature, monitoring/graphing of S.M.A.R.T. diagnostic information. The program also tells you how many times the hard disk has been turned on and how many hours.
Functional with magnetic and solid state disks.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
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Administrator rights Internet Explorer 8+ Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0+/4.0+ (only for Alert Mail) |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | MIT License |
How to extract: |
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Similar/alternative apps: | PassMark DiskCheckup, HDDScan |
What's new? |
Fixed Realtek RTL9210 support Fixed OS version report |
Latest comments |
dmocha
on 2023-06-01 03:29
Is the description of "How to extract" still valid? I ask because a lot has changed with the structure of directories and files.
Andrew Lee
on 2023-06-02 09:04
@dmocha: I just downloaded the ZIP file for v9.0.1, and it seems the file/dir structure is still pretty much the same, so the extraction instruction should still be valid. Could you provide details on the diffs that you are seeing?
dmocha
on 2023-06-04 08:20
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@Andrew Lee: I have no objections. I'm just asking. I remember that quite a long time ago new folders and files arrived, and the procedure is still the same. That's why I'm wondering if it's up to date with these files. |
jPortable (formerly Java Portable) allows you to easily add a Java runtime environment to your portable device. It can be used in combination with jPortable Launcher to open Java JAR programs (many with their settings made portable) or used automatically with Java-enabled apps like PortableApps.com versions of LibreOffice and OpenOffice as well as web browsers like Chrome/Chromium, Opera, SeaMonkey and Firefox.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | Freeware / Partially Open Source |
How to extract: |
Download the EXE and install to the folder CommonFiles\Java relative to the applications that use Java. For example:
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What's new? |
See: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/8all-relnotes.html#R180_401 |
Latest comments |
SYSTEM
on 2011-03-06 07:57
I've got jPortable working with X-LibreOffice as well. :)
webfork
on 2011-06-21 21:50
freakazoid: jPortable can work independently of PA programs, including muCommander and some others I've tested. I tried to edit the entry to help give some idea of how to make that work.
REVerdi
on 2020-03-09 21:17
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CommonFiles\Java64 don't need to be at the root of the app folder. |
FocusWriter is a full-screen word processor that aims for a distraction-free, immersive way to write and edit. The minimalist interface puts options and tools on the edge of the screen and auto-saves progress. Upon relaunch, the program reloads your last file to make make it easy to jump back into your work.
Alternatively, FocusWriter Portable is stealth and automatically adjusts paths.
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | No. Leaves multiple Qt-related registry keys. |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GNU GPLv3 |
How to extract: | Download "Windows (Portable)" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch FocusWriter.exe. |
What's new? |
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Latest comments |
JohnTHaller
on 2013-06-30 17:03
AndTheWolf - It's fixed. Some editors keep pointing to static URLs instead of the download page for some reason. So, when it's updated, the download winds up wrong.
__philippe
on 2018-03-31 15:31
Belatedly noticed FocusWriter's hefty 138MB footprint,
webfork
on 2018-04-11 22:29
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philippe: true. I'll add a note that the minimalism refers to the interface. |
Money Manager Ex is a personal finance software that helps you to organize your finances and keeps track of where, when and how the money goes. It is also a great tool to get a bird's eye view of your financial worth. Cross-platform with clients available for Mac, Linux, and Android.
Alternatively, Money Manager Ex Portable is stealth, portablizes the recently used files list and allows the last used file to automatically open. A winPenPack version is also available.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | No. Writes MRU directories as well as file type association etc. to the registry. |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GNU GPLv2 |
How to extract: | Download the "portable" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch mmex.exe. |
What's new? | See: https://github.com/moneymanagerex/moneymanagerex/releases |
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LucW
on 2011-12-15 09:20
I like this program a lot. Unfortunately it has stopped working on my W7 32bit computer. This has happened befor but then I could get it to work again by running it under XP SP3 compatibility mode, but now nothing helps to get it to work again. This is precisely the kind of software ons does NOT want to stop working. All my data are in the database and I cannot reach it anymore.
Emka
on 2012-01-25 15:53
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One could add that there is a version by PortableApps that AFAIK handles the registry entries. |
VLC is a skinnable, feature-rich media player that supports a wide variety of multimedia file and streaming formats. It can play files while they download, from inside RAR files, online radio stations, convert video formats and much more.
The software can also behave as a streaming server for delivering video in unicast or multicast mode.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes. If following "How to extract". |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: |
Optionally, delete unnecessary locales, and avoid optional traces by running (see this) VLC with a custom config like vlc --config=zero-cache containing: [qt] qt-recentplay=0 qt-privacy-ask=0 [core] plugins-cache=0 |
Similar/alternative apps: | MPC-HC, SMPlayer, PotPlayer |
What's new? | See: |
Latest comments |
lwc
on 2021-11-05 04:05
Per the last comment (or rather comments), it's true VLC is infamous for never including the 64 bit in the regular download page.
PAFuser
on 2022-03-07 20:48
Also available from PortableApps.com (32 bit). (64 bit can replace PortableApps 32 bit files.)
MoisheP
on 2023-10-13 14:18
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It might be easier for some to download the Windows installer, e.g., vlc-3.0.19-win64.exe directly from videolan.org and unpack using 7-Zip to the VLC folder. |